Accounting Officer (Temp) at Sahara Group

Accountabilities

• Receiving vendor invoices and verify the accuracy of vendor invoices in line with the work-order/contract, job completion certificate/delivery note, and activity approval by user department and management.
• Posting of invoice, staff advances and retirements, petty cash expenses into the financial system and ensuring proper booking into correct GL code and cost centres.
• Responding to external vendors and internal managers regarding all aspects of the accounts payable process, invoice discrepancies etc.
• Booking invoices by considering  discount opportunities, appropriate deductions of invoice taxes.
• Regularly monitors the accounts payable aging reports to measure the effectiveness of early payment performance.
• Keeping record of all advances and verifying expenses evidence for advance retirement etc.
• Monitoring vendor account balances, tracking expenses, preparing analyses of accounts (prepayments and accruals) and related AP activity to produce monthly financial reports.
• Ensuring complete filing of all invoices with necessary supporting documents, advance retirements in an orderly manner for easy reference.
• Administering and Maintaining petty cash in Naira and USD.
• Provide accurate and effective records management relative to the AP function in accordance with records retention policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics or relevant field
• Must have commenced ICAN examination with Skills level passed at a minimum
• At least 1-2 years post NYSC work experience in a similar role.
• Must possess very sound knowledge of basic accounting
• Basic knowledge of taxes and statutory deductions in Nigeria
• Must be able to do simple analysis and interpretation of financial transactions.
• Demonstrate ability to meet deadlines, determine priorities and organize work to meet objectives and identify and deal with problems
• Outstanding attention to detail with an ability to reconcile complex accounts
• Ability to maintain strong relationships with external parties and internal colleagues
• Knowledgeable in IFRS.